Improve Workforce Efficiency

Course #: 0C19X1
Duration: 30 hours
What Students Learn: This course gives an introduction to the field of modern data processing for those who want an understanding of basic computer fundamentals and computer careers.

Course #: 0C29X2
Duration: 30 hours
What Students Learn: In this introductory course, you will follow an example business from its beginning through the installation of a microcomputer to supply and manage the information that the business needs to operate smoothly and accurately. Includes choosing a computer system; how database software can be used to maintain inventory; the role of computers in marketing and accounting; using word processing in business; and staying competitive.

Course #: 0C6
Duration: 30 hours
What Students Learn: Two very important microcomputer applications -- word processing and database management -- are covered in this course. Using computer-based tutorials, you will be able to combine two separate word processing files; automatically merge two documents; plan and create a database file; use calculating fields; and prepare print format.

Course #: 0C7
Duration: 30 hours
What Students Learn: You will use computer-based tutorials to acquire skill with spreadsheet and telecommunication programs used in modern businesses. Includes spreadsheet commands and formulas; creating a bar graph; and merging files. Simulations that demonstrate the power of telecommunications are included - sending a document from one computer to another via a modem, logging on and using an information service and sending E-mail.

Course #: 0C8
Duration: 30 hours
What Students Learn: An in-depth study of microcomputer applications software. Using the McGraw-Hill Integrated Software package, you will be able to set up, manipulate and explore the capabilities of a spreadsheet, a database, and complete word processing graphing and integration tasks. Extensive practical exercises are provided.

Course #: 1C51X5
Duration: 30 hours
What Students Learn: This course presents concepts and methods for designing and using management information systems (MIS). Emphasis is on the development of an integrated system, designed to produce decision-aiding information for all levels of management.

Course #: 1C6
Duration: 30 hours
What Students Learn: The objective is to provide skills in information management and analysis. Emphasis is placed on information gathering and reporting activities, on the analysis phase, and the interaction of the key participants in the systems process. Covers documentation; evaluation and scheduling of systems requests; using data flow diagrams, the data dictionary, and process descriptions; evaluation of alternative solutions; and the management presentation.

Course #: 1C7
Duration: 30 hours
What Students Learn: A continuation of Systems Analysis (Code 1C6) with an emphasis on planning and development of information systems for business applications. Covers the major activities in the design phase, the role of the project manager and systems analyst in producing an effective information system within a specified time and budget, and the strategies of software testing and systems implementation. The course includes many examples and cases drawn from actual systems projects to allow students to do systems analysis and design right from the start.

Special Notes: Systems Analysis, 1C6, must be taken before taking 1C7.